John Kerry, John McCain poke fun over their ambitions

Republican Sen. John McCain had some fun Monday at the expense of his friend and Democratic colleague. Responding to a Kerry introduction at a news conference on a disabilities treaty, McCain said, "thank you very much, Mr. Secretary."

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It was a clear reference to the recent talk that Kerry is a top candidate to replace Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. It was also a nod to McCain's opposition to the current front-runner, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice.

Kerry gave it back with his own quip, one that pained McCain.

"Thank you very much Mr. President," Kerry said when he returned to the microphone. McCain unsuccessfully sought the presidency in 2000 and 2008.

John McCain Prfesident; YIKES! Sarah Palin VP; DOUBLE YIKES!!!!!!John your legacy will be lessened by the picking of the grifter of all grifters. Where is she anyway? Last I checked it was 14:59 and counting.

It seems like every state has a senator or rep who stayed one term (or more) too long. They got to the point where live interviews were embarrassing because the doddering factor became obvious. They got to the point where scripted off-the-cuff stuff was so horribly stiff all the supporting staff could do was try not to cry.

Wilber D. Mills and the frolic in the basin is one of the older ones, McCain and Palin one of the more recent. If there was ever a cry for term limits, McCain, Graham, and the rest of the happy doofi are it.